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1. forward

adverb. ['ˈfɔrwɝd'] at or to or toward the front; (forrad' andforrard' are dialectal variations).

Etymology

  • foreward (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • foreweard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Forward

  • shoreward
  • norward
  • dorward

How do you pronounce forward?

Pronounce forward as ˈfɔrwərd.

US - How to pronounce forward in American English

UK - How to pronounce forward in British English

How do you spell forward? Is it foward ?

A common misspelling of forward is foward

2. forward-moving

adjective. moving forward.

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3. forward

adjective. ['ˈfɔrwɝd'] at or near or directed toward the front.

Etymology

  • foreward (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • foreweard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. forward

adverb. ['ˈfɔrwɝd'] forward in time or order or degree.

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Etymology

  • foreward (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • foreweard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. forward

adverb. ['ˈfɔrwɝd'] in a forward direction.

Etymology

  • foreward (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • foreweard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. forward

verb. ['ˈfɔrwɝd'] send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit.

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  • foreward (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • foreweard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. forward

adverb. ['ˈfɔrwɝd'] toward the future; forward in time.

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Etymology

  • foreward (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • foreweard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. forward

adjective. ['ˈfɔrwɝd'] moving forward.

Etymology

  • foreward (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • foreweard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. forward

adjective. ['ˈfɔrwɝd'] used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty.

Etymology

  • foreward (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • foreweard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. forward

noun. ['ˈfɔrwɝd'] the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey.

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  • foreward (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • foreweard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))